Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research

This study tests whether regular phone support from a trained lay health worker can improve quality of life for veterans with lung cancer. 194 veterans will either receive usual care or weekly calls for 6 months. The goal is to see if this extra support helps with healthcare plan…

This study compares two online programs—yoga and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—to see which better helps veterans manage long-term muscle and bone pain. About 274 veterans with chronic pain for over 6 months will participate. The goal is to find which approach reduces p…

This study tests a quick, 5-day group therapy program for active-duty military and veterans who struggle with PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares. 160 participants will receive either cognitive-behavioral therapy or sleep education, both combined with a proven PTSD writing therapy. Th…

This study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can predict how well liver cancer responds to a type of internal radiation called Y90 radioembolization. Researchers will take blood samples from 12 adults with liver cancer before and after treatment to look for tumor ce…

This study tests a new type of CT scan used during procedures to treat liver and kidney cancers. About 30 adults with tumors larger than 1.5 cm will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the scan provides clearer images and helps doctors guide treatments more accurately.